The FredCast Cycling Podcast

The FredCast Cycling Podcast is devoted to recreational and endurance cyclists. Now in its seventh year, The FredCast focuses on topics of interest to high-end recreational and endurance cyclist. The show contains news, gear reviews, ride reviews, features, interviews and PodSafe cycling music.

FredCast 216 - So Long, but not Goodbye

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST Episode 216 So Long, but not Goodbye February 7, 2015 Don’t forget to buy your FredCast socks (thefredcast.com/store)! SPONSORS • Jenson USA • Lynda.com • YOU! Thank you for your Donations! SHOW TOPICS: • A message from David on the future of The FredCast The FredCast Cycling Podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

02-07
10:15

FredCast 215 - Interbike 2014

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST Episode 215 Interbike 2014 Week of September 8, 2014 Don’t forget to buy your FredCast socks (thefredcast.com/store)! SPONSORS • Jenson USA • Lynda.com • YOU! Thank you for your Donations! SHOW TOPICS: • Upcoming Event: Outerbike 2014 • Interviews from Interbike 2014 with: • The Innovators: Nikola Innovations • The Crowd Funders: Fix It Sticks • The Wrist IDs: Epic ID • The Power Meters: Brim Brothers • Product Recall: Orbea Recalls Avant Bicycle Due to Fall Hazards The FredCast Cycling Podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

09-21
58:06

FredCast 214 - ORSM14

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST Episode 214 ORSM14 Week of August 4, 2014 Don’t forget to buy your FredCast kit (thefredcast.com/store)! SPONSORS JENSON USA LYNDA.COM YOU! Thank you for your Donations! FEATURES Interviews from Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2014: • Olloclip • Knog • Magellan • Sports Suds NEWS Product Recalls PODSAFE CYCLING MUSIC Make it Better by Jann Klose Thanks and farewell to IndoorCyclingMusic.com! The FredCast Cycling Podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

08-10
01:07:35

FredCast 213 - Mismanaged Carnival of Stupidity

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST Episode 213 Mismanaged Carnival of Stupidity Week of May 12, 2014 Don’t forget to buy your FredCast kit (thefredcast.com/store)! SPONSORS JENSON USA FEZZARI BICYCLES LYNDA.COM YOU! Thank you for your Donations! NEWS Legal & Advocacy News • Rep. Jim Oberstar Passes General News • Cycling to Work Increases About 60% Over the Past Decade • Two Men Arrested After Hitting Cycling, Trying to Dump The Body • More AAA Chapters Adding Bicycle Roadside Assistance Bike Share News • Alaska Airlines to be Seattle Bike Share's Title Sponsor Product & Marketing News • Ciclismo Classico Introduces a Classic Rides of the Colorado Rockies • Special Deal on Mavic MP3 Wheel Protection Program Product Recalls • Felt Bicycles Recalls Triathlon Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury RACING NEWS Races and Racing • Current UCI World Tour Rankings As of May 4, 2014 Upcoming UCI World Tour Races • Giro d'Italia: May 9 - June 1, 2014 • Bomb Found Before Dublin Stage of Giro d'Italia • Jerky Fan Takes Selfie with Marcel Kittel Following Crash • Criterium du Dauphine: June 8 - June 15, 2014 • Tour de Suisse June 14 - June 22, 2014 • Tour de France July 5 - July 27, 2014 Amgen Tour of California • Tour Tracker • Tour of Utah Introduces Women's Race Racer and Team News • Bruyneel Gets 10-year Ban Interesting News • Alec Baldwin Arrested in New York After Cycling in the Wrong Direction • Thief Steals Electric Bike, Then Calls Owner to Ask How to Use It FEATURES Product Reviews • BKOOL Cycling Trainer and Simulator • All-Ett Wallets PODSAFE CYCLING MUSIC Thanks to IndoorCyclingMusic.com Artist: King Never Track: Push and Pull The FredCast Cycling Podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

05-15
01:26:37

FredCast 212 - Well Water

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST Episode 212 Well Water Week of April 14, 2014 Don’t forget to buy your FredCast kit (thefredcast.com/store)! SPONSORS JENSON USA FEZZARI BICYCLES LYNDA.COM YOU! Thank you for your Donations! NEWS Legal & Advocacy News • Oakland to Pay $3.25 Million Over Unrepaired Pothole • Don't Block The Bike Lane, says LADOT (thanks to Cyclelicio.us) • U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Rail Trails • Wisconsin Ordinance on Bike Events General News • AAA Colorado Extending Roadside Assistance to Bicycles Event News • Cycling Event in UK Sabotaged • Topeak Partners with BikeMS for Discounted Products Product & Marketing News • Strava Updates iOS and Android Apps • Clif Launches New Energy Bars • Nuun Launches New Drink Tablets Product Recalls • BMC Recalls Stromer Electric Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard • Tektro and TRP Recall Bicycle Mechanical Disc Brake Calipers due to Crash Hazard • Update: SRAM Hydraulic Brakes Bike Share News • British Medical Journal Study Touts Health Benefits of Bike Share Systems • Boston Doctors Write Bike Share Prescriptions • Citi Bike is in Financial Difficulty RACING NEWS • UCI Head Suggests Use of Bike-mounted Cams • Current UCI World Tour Rankings • Upcoming UCI World Tour Races • Horner Injured in Training Accident • AToC to Add Second Day of Women's Racing Interesting News • Pee Wee Herman's Bike Sold on eBay • Hit and Run Miracle in Brazil ( YouTube Video) FEATURES • Listener Question: How to Watch Foreign Races • Product Review: CamelBak Relay Pitcher • Product Review: New LifeProof Cases PODSAFE CYCLING MUSIC Thanks to IndoorCyclingMusic.com Artist: John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers Track: Road Dogs The FredCast Cycling Podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

04-21
01:47:45

FredCast 211 - Ready For My Closeup

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST Episode 211 Ready For My Close Up Week of February 24, 2014 SPONSORS JENSON USA FEZZARI BICYCLES LYNDA.COM YOU! Thank you for your Donations! NEWS California Bill SB1183 Proposes Bike Tax New York Legislator Thomas Barraga Says Don't Ride a Bike Study Says Cycling is Safer Than Rugby Study Says Faster Cyclists are More Attractive Cyclist Killed During Annual Tour de Palm Springs Viva Bike Vegas Cancelled New Cameras for Your Bike New Schwinn Board Game 3T Design Recalls Cervélo Bicycles with Aduro Aero Handlebars Due to Risk of Injury Bike Share News UCI delays decision on Rule 1.2.019, suspends enforcement through 2014 Current UCI World Tour Rankings Upcoming UCI World Tour Races Vuelta a Espana Plans Women's Race in 2015 Is ASO (organizers of the Tour de France) Interested in Buying RSC Sport (organizers of the Giro d'Italia)? Independent Panel Seeks Testimony, May Reduce Sentences California Driver Uses "new car smell" Defense in Cyclist's Death Bride Plans to Marry Her Bicycle FEATURES Interview with Tyler Servoss from Rockwell Relay Product Review: Coghlan's Adhesive Signal Lights PODSAFE CYCLING MUSIC Artist: George Thorogood and the Destroyers Track: Anytown USA The FredCast Cycling Podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

03-03
01:37:40

FredCast 210 - Bucket List

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST Episode 210 Bucket List Week of January 27, 2014 SPONSORS JENSON USA FEZZARI BICYCLES LYNDA.COM YOU! Thank you for your Donations! NEWS Los Angeles County DA to Review a Deputy Involved Cyclist Death Virginia Senate Passes 3-foot Bill, Moves to House Napa Valley Road Graffiti Ignites Passions Easton-Bell Reports Credit Card Data Hack New Report: Americans Bike Least, Most Likely to Get Injured Car Exhaust May Outweigh Health Benefits of Cycling Death Valley Cancels Athletic Events Blackburn Seeks Product Rangers Samsung and Trek Show Galaxy Bike at CES Schwinn Shows BikeNav Device at CES Product Recalls Bixi Bankruptcy Threatens Bike Share in Various Cities Vancouver Considers Its Options A Symphony Made Only With Bike Parts 102 Year Old Cyclist Sets Record Simon Gerrans Wins Third Tour Down Under World Tour Rankings - As of January 26 Tour de France Announces Women's Stage UCI Sets Up Panel to Investigate Cycling's Past New UCI Prez Suggests Lesser Armstrong Penalty for Cooperation PODSAFE CYCLING MUSIC Artist: Electric Six Track: Down at McDonnelzz The FredCast Cycling Podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

02-03
01:01:19

FredCast 209 - YouCast

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST Episode 209 YouCast Week of December 22, 2013 SPONSORS JENSON USA FEZZARI BICYCLES YOU! Thank you for your Donations! PARTLY PERSONAL Injury Update 8th Anniversary of The FredCast Happy Holidays! NEWS California Governor a Finally Signs a Three Foot Passing Law Nevada Red Light Law Now in Effect Former Napster Executive Hit, Killed by LA Sheriff Deputy Study Suggests Clothes Don't Make Cyclists More Visible Notable Bike Safety Videos Specialized Ignites Social Media Firestorm Liberty Bottleworks Co-founder and COO Fires Back at Angry Customer Team Developing a Photosynthesis Bike An SUV with a Built-in Shower Tektro Recalling Spyre Brakes SRAM Recalls Road Hydraulic Brakes Fox Factory Recalls Evolution Mountain Bike Suspension Forks Due to Fall Hazard Trek Recalls Madone Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard; Front Brake Can Fail   Burley Design Recalls Tailwind Racks for Trailercycles Due to Fall Hazard Schwalbe Recalls Ultremo ZX Tires Austin Bike Share (B-cycle) Debuted This Weekend Ventoux on a Boris Bike FEATURES Voice Mail from Owen re: Strava Voice Mail from Chris in Nova Scota Voices Mails re The Bikes versus Cars Debate PODSAFE CYCLING MUSIC 1. Artist: The Rev Jimmie Bratcher Track: Man It's Christmas 2. Artist: Charlie Crowe Track: Not So Silent Night 3. Artist: The Rev Jimmie Bratcher Track: Bell Carol Blue 4. Artist: Mario Ajero Track: Auld Lang Syne The FredCast Cycling Podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

12-23
01:47:32

FredCast 208 - The Debate

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST Episode 208 The Debate Week of November 18, 2013 SPONSORS JENSON USA FEZZARI BICYCLES YOU! Thank you for your Donations! THE BIKES VS. CARS DEBATE Following recent articles in The New York Times, The Economist, and elsewhere, this week's episode of The FredCast is devoted entirely to the topic of bikes versus cars and the ongoing debate surrounding the topics of sharing the road, vulnerable road users, the penalties for killing or injuring a cyclist, presumed liability laws, and how to improve the situation on the roads for cyclists and others. Included in this week's show is a long segment of discussion from a recent episode of The Spokesmen Cycling Roundtable Podcast, featuring Carlton Reid and Tim Jackson. PODSAFE CYCLING MUSIC "Let It Roll" by Chaser Eight Thanks to IndoorCyclingMusic.com The FredCast Cycling Podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

11-25
01:47:23

FredCast 207 - Products Galore (Part 2)

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST Episode 207 Products Galore (Part 2) Week of September 30, 2013 SPONSORS JENSON USA FEZZARI BICYCLES AMAZON.COM epicRIDES YOU! Thank you for your Donations! NEWS • Interbike 2013 Wrap-up • Spinlister - Peer to Peer Bike Sharing • SchwagBox Cancels Users' Subscriptions • New "Companion Sites" for Strava - DIgital Performance Enhancement • Product Recalls • LifeBeam: The world's first "smart" bicycle helmet FEATURES • Product Review: xx2i Optics • Product Review: Hercules WAE Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker • Product Comparison: LifeProof v. Pelican iPhone Cases • Book Review: Rumble Yell by Brian David Bruns • Product Interview with Culprit Bicycles PODSAFE CYCLING MUSIC "Rock This Country" by SwampDaWamp Thanks to IndoorCyclingMusic.com The FredCast Cycling Podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

10-05
01:32:55

FredCast 206 - Products Galore (Part 1)

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST Episode 206 Products Galore (Part 1) September 8, 2013 SPONSORS JENSON USA FEZZARI BICYCLES AMAZON.COM epicRIDES YOU! Thank you for your Donations! FEATURES • Product Interviews with: - Boardman Bikes - Capo Cycling Apparel - Kali Protectives - Rotor - Sea Sucker Racks PODSAFE CYCLING MUSIC "Brotha (the inferno mix)" by Jill Scott Thanks to IndoorCyclingMusic.com The FredCast Cycling Podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

09-08
01:11:31

FredCast 205 - Dutch Corner

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST Episode 205 Dutch Corner August 6, 2013 SPONSORS JENSON USA FEZZARI BICYCLES AMAZON.COM epicRIDES YOU! Thank you for your Donations! NEWS • Serotta Closes Down • Power Meter Price War? • Four Product Recalls • Pro Racing News • 2013 Tour de France • Correction - Boris is no Lord Mayor of London FEATURES • Tour de France report by Matilda PODSAFE CYCLING MUSIC "My Original Sin" by Steve Schultz Thanks to IndoorCyclingMusic.com The FredCast Cycling Podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

08-07
58:17

FredCast 204 - The Ronde

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST Episode 204 The Ronde April 30, 2013 SPONSORS JENSON USA AMAZON.COM epicRIDES YOU! Thank you for your Donations! NEWS • Verdict for Dr. Eufemiano Fuentes in Operacion Puerto Case • Dept. of Justice Files Papers in Lance Armstrong Suit • Former REI CEO Now Secretary of the Interior • New York Mayor Bloomberg to Sign eBike Ban • Canadian Journalist Spearheading Cycling Etiquette Guide • Research on Eye Tracking and Seeing Cyclists ( BikeBiz Link) • 2013 - Year of Bike Share • SatNav GPS Alerts Truck Drivers to Cyclists • CicLAvia Event Draws Thousands of Cyclists, and the Ire of Motorists • Salt Lake to Offer Open Streets • Five Boro Bike Tour Changes • Interbike to Allow Viva Bike Vegas Participants Limited Access to the Show • German Chancellor to Visit www.eurobike-show.com • Product Recall News • Kickstarter Projects in the Cycling World • Pat McQuaid's Third Term at UCI President "in doubt" • Professional Cycling Results and Rankings FEATURES • Tour of Flanders Reports by Matilda PODSAFE CYCLING MUSIC "Window" by Jayson Norris Thanks to IndoorCyclingMusic.com The FredCast Cycling Podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

05-01
01:16:04

FredCast 203 - Readr

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST Episode 203 Readr March 31, 2013 SPONSORS JENSON USA AMAZON.COM epicRIDES YOU! Thank you for your Donations! NEWS • California Assemblyman Introduces Another 3-foot Passing Bill • Washington Legislator Suggests Taxing Bikes Due to Cyclists' CO2 Emissions • Location Scouts Hate L.A. Bike Lanes • New Sensors Help Cyclists' Red Light Wait Times • Update: SF Cyclist Heading to Trial on Vehicular Manslaughter Charge • Bike Share News • Volvo Introducing Cyclist Protection System for Cars • Knog Introduces New Headlights and Tail Lights • Product Recall News • Pro Cycling News • Kickstarter Bike Projects FEATURES • Listener Voice Mail re Ride Across California • Product Review: Reader App for iPad • Using a VPN to Watch Live Cycling Events PODSAFE CYCLING MUSIC "Going Places" by Hiding in Public Thanks to IndoorCyclingMusic.com The FredCast Cycling Podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

04-01
01:14:34

FredCast 202 - Mainstream Meets Endemic

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST Episode 202 Mainstream Meets Endemic February 28, 2013 SPONSORS JENSON USA AMAZON.COM epicRIDES YOU! Thank you for your Donations! NEWS • Study: North American Cyclists 30 Times More Likely to Be Seriously Injured Than Euro Cyclists • Colorado Video Road Rage Driver Sentenced • San Francisco Cabs Getting Anti-dooring Mirrors • RAAM Announces Citizen Cycling Series • Wahoo Fitness' RFLKT Now Shipping • Product Recall News • Pro Racing News • A Horse Walks Into a Bike Shop . . . FEATURES • Interviews with Jason Gay from the Wall Street Journal PODSAFE CYCLING MUSIC "Wildcat Master" by Chris Daniels & The Kings Thanks to IndoorCyclingMusic.com The FredCast Cycling Podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

03-01
01:22:50

FredCast 201 - Outdoor Retailer Winter 2013

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST Episode 201 Outdoor Retailer Winter 2013 January 26, 2013 SPONSORS JENSON USA AMAZON.COM epicRIDES YOU! Thank you for your Donations! FEATURES Interviews from Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, including: • AnyGlove • Pivothead • LifeProof • YurBuds • Switch Eyewear PODSAFE CYCLING MUSIC The Scruffs' "Go Faster" Thanks to IndoorCyclingMusic.com The FredCast Cycling Podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

01-26
01:03:42

FredCast 200 - Lucky Seven

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST Episode 200 Lucky Seven December 13, 2012 SPONSORS JENSON USA AMAZON.COM epicRIDES YOU! Thank you for your Donations! NEWS • U.S. Highway Deaths Down, but Bike/Ped Deaths Up • War on Britain's Roads Videographer Receives Threats • Bike Share News from NYC, Philadelphia, Nashville and Aspen • Cardboard Bicycles Soon a Reality • Saxo Bank Gets UCI License • Lance Armstrong Given 3 Weeks to Appeal UCI Sanctions • UCI Considering Dramatic Changes to Calendar • Mark Cavendish Tweets Road Raging Motorist FEATURES • Listener Feedback: Truth & Reconciliation • Listener Feedback: Women's Cycling Coverage • Interview: Nate from TrainerRoad.com The FredCast Cycling Podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

12-14
01:22:49

FredCast 199 - Winds of Change

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST Episode 199 Winds of Change December 6, 2012 SPONSORS JENSON USA AMAZON.COM epicRIDES YOU! Thank you for your Donations! NEWS • Change Cycling Now Summit • Interbike Announces Consumer Access • Bike Shop Saturday on December 8 • Campagnolo Toy Drive December 8 • Trotify Turns Your Bike Into a Horse! • Kinetic inRIDE Brings Indoor Metrics to iOS • Bradley Wiggins Named Sportsman of the Year • Alberto Contador Talks of Boycotting 2013 Tour de France • Study Says EPO Provides No Competitive Advantage • Amgen 2013 Host Cities Announced • Introducing rallyin.com • Rear Ended Cyclist Turns Other Cheek The FredCast Cycling Podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

12-07
01:06:54

FredCast 198 - Go Paleo

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST Episode 198 Go Paleo November 21, 2012 SPONSORS JENSON USA AMAZON.COM YOU! Thank you for your Donations! NEWS • Sandy Relief Jerseys • Interbike set to announce consumer access to trade show • Gore Ride-on Cables exiting the market • Product Recalls • Colorado viral video driver pleads not guilty • Bike sharing coming to San Diego • Doping/Armstrong Update • Updates to two recent news stories FEATURES • Introducing SchwagBox.com • Interview with Coach Joe Friel, co-author of The Paleo Diet for Athletes The FredCast Cycling Podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

11-22
01:21:57

FredCast 197 - Interbike Inspiration

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST Episode 197 Interbike Inspiration September 19, 2012 SPONSORS JENSON USA AMAZON.COM YOU! Thank you for your Donations! FEATURES • Interview with Angela Torres from RTC and Viva Bike Vegas • Interview with Allison Jones, US Olympic Medalist • Interview with Lt. Col. David Haines, US Army Ret, from Ride2Recovery The FredCast Cycling Podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

09-20
33:20

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